James vs Willian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Willian Rank #5,797

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5797 for Willian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Willian ___

  • Willian Carlos
  • Willian Eduardo
  • Willian Santos
  • Willian Felipe
  • Willian Gabriel
  • Willian Lucas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Willian

Fernando Lucas Gabriel Isabella Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Willian more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Willian at #5797 in the United States.

What do James and Willian mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Willian means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Willian boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Willian is primarily a boy name.

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